Patio Installation
Read through step-by-step tutorials to help you prepare for any installation pertaining to your patio.
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How to Install a Granite Slab Fire Pit
When the fire pit at the edge of his beautiful patio started to crumble, our homeowner wasn’t sure what to do. After trying some DIY repairs that worked but probably wouldn’t last, he called the Ask This Old House crew for help. Mason Mark McCullough took over, removing the existing firepit and replacing it with one that would last for generations.
Create a DIY Pea Gravel Patio
Backyard landscaping can add up quickly. Having some trees removed, the ground leveled, and just a few small touches can cost several thousand dollars. When two homeowners called the team for help installing an affordable patio, mason Mark McCullough knew the best option was pea gravel. But there’s more to a gravel patio than dumping rocks in the yard. Here’s how it’s done.
How to Install a Shade Sail
Carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner create a cool, shady corner where she can watch her kids play in the pool.
How to Install an Urban Bluestone Patio
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a bluestone patio in an urban backyard.
How to Install a Natural Stone Patio with Fire Pit
Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada installs a bluestone patio with a reclaimed granite fire pit
How to Install a Metal Railing
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough installs a custom metal railing using anchoring cement
How to Install Pavers
This guide will teach you everything you need to know about installing pavers, whether you're building a driveway, a patio, or a garden path.
How To Install a Bluestone Patio with Simple to Follow Steps
In this how-to video and guide, learn how to lay a beautiful bluestone patio with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
How to Install a Gorgeous Waterfront Patio
Rough-hewn slabs of native rock make a patio and stairs that are at home in the landscape
How To Lay an Appealing Brick Patio
From planning to materials and installation, our step-by-step guide shows you how to create a beautiful brick patio.
How To Lay a Stone Patio
Interested in laying your own stone patio? Read our guide for step-by-step instructions on creating a long-lasting patio.
